Why Earn a SAS Knowledge Badge?
Prove your practical skills.
Show employers that you’ve built specialized SAS knowledge through hands-on learning and real-world application.
Gain job-ready expertise.
Develop targeted skills designed to help you launch or advance your career in a fast-growing field.
Build toward certification.
Use badges to build toward certification or strengthen credentials already on your resumé.
Stand out in high-demand areas.
Demonstrate relevant expertise, stay competitive and build skills aligned with your career goals.
96%
of employers agree that
micro-credentials strengthen a candidate’s application
1 in 3
students said micro-credentials
helped them secure an internship
90%
of employers would offer higher starting salaries to candidates with recognized credentials
Source: Coursera, 2025 Micro-Credentials Impact Report
How to Earn and Claim a SAS Knowledge Badge
STEP 1
Choose a Badge
Explore micro-credentials in data analytics and AI – and choose the one that best supports your career goals.
STEP 2
Train and Assess
Complete the qualifying SAS courses, then take the free assessment to demonstrate your knowledge and mastery of the content.
STEP 3
Check your inbox
Watch for an email from Credly with an invitation to accept your badge. Click the link, and create an account.
STEP 4
Share your achievement
You’ve earned it! Add your micro-credential to your résumé and share your digital badge on LinkedIn.
Explore SAS Knowledge Badges
AI Foundations Knowledge Badge
What You'll Learn
- Foundational understanding of AI concepts, including generative AI and core technologies
- Knowledge of responsible innovation, AI ethics, and trustworthy AI principles
- Ability to identify and mitigate bias and risk across the analytics lifecycle
- Awareness of how SAS technologies support responsible AI development and deployment
SQL Essentials Knowledge Badge
What You'll Learn
- Ability to query, subset, and summarize data using PROC SQL
- Knowledge of joining tables, using subqueries, and applying set operators
- Experience creating and modifying tables, views, and macro variables
- Understanding of how to access and work with external data using SAS/ACCESS
Foundations of Cloud Analytics Knowledge Badge
What You'll Learn
- Foundational understanding of the SAS Viya platform, including its architecture, core applications, and role in the data and AI lifecycle
- Ability to manage, explore, and visualize data, as well as build models and generate insights in a cloud environment
- Experience developing workflows and working with SAS Viya programming features, including SAS and Python
Foundations of Clinical Trials Programming Knowledge Badge
What You'll Learn
- Foundational understanding of clinical trials processes and regulatory context
- Ability to implement CDISC standards (SDTM and ADaM) using Base SAS, PROC SQL, and macros
- Experience building clinical trial datasets and deriving key variables accurately and efficiently
- Understanding of how to automate data preparation and analysis using SAS programming
Foundations of Risk and Asset Liability Management Knowledge Badge
What You'll Learn
- Foundational understanding of key risk types, including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk
- Knowledge of asset and liability management concepts, including balance sheet structure, cash flows, and risk drivers like repricing and liquidity gaps
- Ability to connect risk management principles to real-world financial decision-making and banking operations
- Awareness of how SAS solutions support risk analysis and management
Foundations of Insurance and the IFRS 17 Standard Knowledge Badge
What You'll Learn
- Foundational understanding of insurance concepts, including life and general insurance products, terminology, and risk
- Ability to explain the structure and key components of the IFRS 17 standard
- Knowledge of liability measurement models (GMM, PAA, VFA) and how they impact financial reporting
- Understanding of how insurance contracts, cash flows, and risk management connect to business performance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SAS Knowledge Badge?
A SAS Knowledge Badge is a micro-credential that demonstrates specialized knowledge and practical skills in data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, risk management, clinical trials programming or insurance. Each badge is earned by completing qualifying SAS training and passing a Knowledge Badge assessment.
Why should I earn a SAS Knowledge Badge?
A SAS Knowledge Badge can help you demonstrate job-ready skills in a specific, high-demand field. Knowledge badges can serve as milestones on your path toward a SAS Certification or complement certifications and experience already listed on your resumé.
They can also help employers understand the specific SAS skills and subject-matter knowledge you have developed through training and practical application.
Are SAS Knowledge Badges the same as SAS Certifications?
No. SAS Knowledge Badges are not the same as SAS Certifications. SAS Certifications typically require more time, preparation and investment. Knowledge Badges are designed to be quicker wins that recognize focused skills and knowledge in a specific subject area. They can serve as milestones toward a SAS Certification or complement certifications already included on your resumé.
Can students earn SAS Knowledge Badges?
Yes. Students can use SAS Skill Builder for Students to access free training, software and hands-on learning opportunities. The program allows students to develop analytics and AI skills and earn Knowledge Badges as they progress.
How do I claim and display my SAS Knowledge Badge?
After completing your assessment, you’ll receive an email from Credly inviting you to claim your badge. Each credential and Credly profile has a unique URL you can share on LinkedIn, Facebook or X, send by email, embed on a website, add to your résumé, or include in your email signature.